Dr. Payal Malhotra

Dr. Matt Shin

Dr. Matt Shin is a global academic leader and President of Pacific States University, Los Angeles. He is also a Professor of International Business and has played a key role in strengthening cross-border academic collaboration and global education networks. With a PhD and MBA from Claremont Graduate University, Dr. Shin’s work is deeply influenced by Peter Drucker’s management philosophy, focusing on sustainable leadership and business ecosystems. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to influential academic books. Known for bridging theory with practice,

Dr. Shin continues to promote cross-cultural learning, innovation, and thoughtful leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Navnoor Kaur

Navnoor Kaur is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jaggercane, a food and beverage startup focused on creating jaggery-based alternatives to refined sugar. She holds an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad and began her career in the corporate banking sector before choosing to pursue entrepreneurship. Through Jaggercane, she has addressed long-standing challenges in the jaggery industry by improving shelf life and building a sustainable supply chain with farmers in Punjab. Her journey reflects a shift from conventional career choices to purpose-led innovation, rewriting narratives around food, entrepreneurship, and the value of traditional ingredients in modern lifestyles.

Major General Rajesh Sahai (Veteran)

Anshita Gupta

Anshita Gupta is drawn to spaces where passion meets purpose and possibility becomes action. As Chief Executive Officer of Da One Group, founded by Shikhar Dhawan, she is building meaningful pathways for young athletes and communities to redefine success. Her work spans grassroots cricket and elite development through Da One Sports, competitive leadership with the South Delhi Superstarz in the Delhi Premier League, and community impact through the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation — all centred on nurturing talent, strengthening belief, and unlocking potential. Prior to sports leadership, she shaped digital narratives at Jio Cinema and led youth-focused initiatives at MTV and The Times of India. Across industries, she continues to challenge convention with quiet conviction, fostering growth and inclusion while steadily rewriting the narrative.

Satish Nambudiripad

Shri K. Satish Nambudiripad is a senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer of the 1991 batch and currently serves as the Director General of Doordarshan, the country’s national public broadcaster. With over three decades of experience in public administration, policy formulation and programme implementation, he has held significant leadership roles in the Central Government as well as in his home state of Kerala. Through key positions across media verticals in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, he has championed the modernisation of public media and strengthened information dissemination in an increasingly digital landscape. In his present role, he continues to redefine government communication, playing a crucial part in shaping India’s evolving public broadcasting ecosystem.

Suraja Kishore

Suraja Kishore is a brand and marketing leader whose work operates at the intersection of culture, creativity, and human behaviour. His campaigns have addressed social norms and sparked public conversations, including initiatives such as P&G Ariel #ShareTheLoad and Tata Tea #Jaago Re. Former CEO of BBDO India and TeamX India for Mercedes-Benz, he has led award-winning teams that shaped both creative excellence and cultural impact. A TISS alumnus and founder of India’s first Copywriting & Art Direction programme at MICA, Ahmedabad, Suraja draws from psychology, philosophy, and behavioural science to explore how deeper narratives influence human choices and brand movements.

Ramandeep Singh

Ayushree Malik

Ayushree Malik is an Indian model and beauty queen, crowned LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2024 and selected to represent India at Miss Supranational 2025 in Poland. Emerging as one of the youngest national titleholders, she has quickly established herself on prominent fashion and public platforms.

Through her initiative Brave Hearts, she champions emergency response reform and grief support, using her voice to turn personal adversity into advocacy. Her journey reflects the spirit of “Rewriting the Narratives”, redefining beauty as purpose, resilience, and meaningful impact beyond the crown.

Krati Gaur

Krati Gaur is a PGDM candidate specialising in Finance and Marketing at JIMS Rohini. She began her professional journey with an internship in research and consultancy, where she developed strong analytical and structured thinking skills. During her undergraduate studies, she served as President of the National Service Scheme (NSS), leading community initiatives and institutional programmes. An active member of Toastmasters and a Best Delegate at Model United Nations, she has consistently demonstrated excellence in communication, leadership, and diplomacy.